Volunteer Opportunities

This committee coordinates and staffs a half-day workshop for juniors. This workshop teaches students effective skills to utilize when interviewing for college and includes panels for both parents and students that offer tips on navigating the upcoming college application process.

This committee plans and coordinates a Faculty and Staff appreciation breakfast held in December. This is an elegant and festive catered breakfast, with homemade baked goods, prepared by the parents and the PTO Board. Teachers always look forward to this breakfast and appreciate the hard work by a creative team effort. New committee members are always welcome.

To reward acts of kindness, and to be sure “going the extra mile” does not go unnoticed, the Hinsdale Central PTO sponsors Make a Difference awards. Kind acts by teachers, librarians, counselors, coaches, and staff are abundant in our school. So, in celebration of these generous individuals, we accept nominations quarterly of someone whose actions have been a positive force in your life, or that of a student at Hinsdale Central. Twenty-four awards (usually six per quarter) will be made during the school year.

This committee organizes the "After Prom" event, which is a celebration on the Odyssey Cruise Ship at Navy Pier. The committee organizes student post prom waiver forms, security volunteers for the night, and fundraising/ticket sales. After the cruise, buses will depart from Navy Pier and arrive at Hinsdale Central at 3:00 am.

Once a month events let our teachers and staff know how much we appreciate them. These on-going programs are designed to recognize the teachers and staff for their efforts and support of the students. Some events include: "Apple Day", "Pumpkin Pie Pickup" for Thanksgiving, candy for Valentine's Day and" Desserts and Coffee" for Teacher Appreciation Week.

Some years there may be a need for an editor to assist the Webmaster publishing the weekly newsletter. This would be a weekly or every other week commitment.